Comparison of Physical Activity Levels of Elderly People Living in  Rural and Urban Areas of Turkey

Objective : To investigate if the relationship between physical activity level (PAL) and quality of life (QOL) is affected by living environment (rural or urban). Method : A quantitative, observational and cross-sectional study was performed. Of the 40 participants of both genders, 20 were residents of urban areas and 20 were residents of rural areas in the town of Pimenta Bueno (RO), Brazil. The WHOQOL BREF and IPAQ Long Version questionnaires were used to assess QOL and PAL, respectively. Mann Whitney and Fisher's Exact were used to statistically compare groups for QOL and PAL scores. The correlation between the two was tested by the Spearman test. A significance level of p<0.05 was used. Results : No differences between the rural and urban areas for QOL or PAL were found. In the rural group a positive and significant correlation was found between PAL and the physical, psychological and complete QOL domains. In terms of PAL, elderly persons from the rural area who were regularly active had higher total QOL and physical domain scores than insufficiently active elderly individuals from the rural area. When place of residence was compared, insufficiently active elderly in the urban area had higher scores on the social component of QOL than insufficiently active elderly from the rural group. Among regularly active seniors, those living in the rural area had higher physical QOL scores. Conclusion : According to the results, level of physical activity exerts a differential influence on the QOL of elderly people from rural and urban areas.

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The relationship between physical fitness and falling risk and fear of falling in community-dwelling elderly people with different physical activity levels

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES ◽

10.3906/sag-1511-101 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 47 ◽

pp. 455-462 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Mehmet DURAY ◽

Arzu GENÇ

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Elderly People ◽

Fear Of Falling ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Falling Risk ◽

The Relationship

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Self-Reported Physical Activity in Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Rural South Africa: Levels and Correlates

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17176325 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (17) ◽

pp. 6325

Author(s):

Simone A. Tomaz ◽

Justine I. Davies ◽

Lisa K. Micklesfield ◽

Alisha N. Wade ◽

Kathleen Kahn ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

South Africa ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Cognitive Capacity ◽

Rural South ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Rural And Urban Areas ◽

Rural And Urban ◽

Global Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Age Range

Little is known about physical activity (PA) levels and correlates in adults from rural settings in South Africa, where a rapid increase in the number of older people and marked disparities in wealth are evident, particularly between those living in rural and urban areas. This paper describes levels of self-reported PA in rural South African men and women and examines factors associated with meeting PA guidelines. Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) data from the Health and Aging in Africa: Longitudinal studies of INDEPTH communities (HAALSI) survey of 5059 adults aged over 40 years were assessed. Logistic regression analyses were used to assess socio-demographic, functional and cognitive capacity, and chronic disease measures associated with PA. In addition, 75.4% (n = 3421) of the participants with valid GPAQ data (n = 4538 of 5059) met the PA guidelines. Factors associated with not the meeting PA guidelines were being male, over the age of 80 years, being in a higher wealth category, obesity, and poorer functional capacity. These findings highlight worthwhile targets for future interventions to maintain or improve PA levels in this population and suggest that intervening earlier within this age range (from 40 years) may be crucial to prevent the ‘spiral of decline’ that characterizes the frailty syndrome.

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Geography Influences Dietary Intake, Physical Activity and Weight Status of Adolescents

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism ◽

10.1155/2012/816834 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Shauna M. Downs ◽

Shawn N. Fraser ◽

Kate E. Storey ◽

Laura E. Forbes ◽

John C. Spence ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Urban Youth ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Weight Status ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Dietary Intakes ◽

Nutrient Intakes ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lifestyle Behaviours ◽

Rural And Urban

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to assess rural and urban differences in the dietary intakes, physical activity levels and weight status of a large sample of Canadian youth in both 2005 and 2008.Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study of rural and urban adolescents (n=10,023) in Alberta was conducted in both 2005 and 2008 using a web-based survey.Results. There was an overall positive change in nutrient intakes between 2005 and 2008; however, rural residents generally had a poorer nutrient profile than urban residents (P<.001). They consumed less fibre and a greater percent energy from saturated fat. The mean physical activity scores increased among rural youth between 2005 and 2008 (P<.001), while remaining unchanged among urban youth. Residence was significantly related to weight status in 2005 (P=.017), but not in 2008.Conclusion. Although there were small improvements in nutrient intakes from 2005 to 2008, several differences in the lifestyle behaviours of adolescents living in rural and urban areas were found. The results of this study emphasize the importance of making policy and program recommendations to support healthy lifestyle behaviours within the context of the environments in which adolescents live.

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ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SCHOOLCHILDREN OF NEPAL

Baltic Journal of Sport and Health Sciences ◽

10.33607/bjshs.v3i106.29 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (106) ◽

pp. 11-18

Author(s):

Ram Manohar Basnet ◽

Laxman Manohar Basnet

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Academic Performance ◽

Public Schools ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Female Students ◽

Male Students ◽

Female Population ◽

Rural And Urban Areas ◽

Rural And Urban ◽

Significant Difference

Background. There is growing interest in the association between physical activity (PA) and academic performance (AP) in children, especially in the developing world. However, no in-depth study of such kind has yet been undertaken in Nepal. Therefore, this study was carried out to determine if there is correlation between PA and AP in secondary schoolchildren in Nepal. Methods. A crosssectional study was carried in four schools of Nepal. Two schools (one private and one public) were randomly selected from two different districts. Physical activity and academic performance levels of students were obtained via questionnaires and Pearson’s correlation was done to determine any association. Results. Our study showed a significant correlation between physical activity and academic performance in the study population. The correlation was significant for male students, students from rural and urban areas and from public schools. However, there was no significant correlation in the female population and students of private schools. We also observed a significant difference in the physical activity performed by male versus female students (male > female), along with a significant difference in their academic performance (male > female). Further analysis of correlation on the basis of gender showed that physical activity of male students was significantly correlated with the academic performance irrespective of the location and type of school. However there was no such correlation in the female students. Conclusion. Our study found that male students who were physically active showed positive correlation between physical activity and academic performance while no such correlation was found in the female students.

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Identification of motives and barriers to physical activity of Polish young mothers

10.21203/rs.3.rs-15725/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Andrzej Soroka ◽

Agnieszka Godlewska ◽

Elżbieta Krzęcio-Nieczyporuk ◽

Paulina Kozioł

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Function Analysis ◽

Time Budget ◽

Survey Method ◽

Young Mothers ◽

Rural And Urban Areas ◽

Rural And Urban

Abstract Background The aim of the study was to determine the level of physical activity of young mothers living in rural and urban areas and their free time budget, as well as to indicate motivating factors and barriers encountered during physical activity. Methods In the study a diagnostic survey method was applied, including two survey IPAQ questionnaires – the long version and author’s questionnaire. A representative sample consisted of 1 064 young mothers giving birth in 2017. Student T test and discriminate function analysis were used in statistical analysis. Results The level of physical activity of young mothers from rural areas did not differ from that of young mothers from urban areas. However, certain differences appeared while taking into account different aspects of physical activity. The main motives for participation in physical activity of young mothers from rural areas were to improve their physical condition and reduce pain complaints. Young mothers from towns emphasized such motives as strengthening self-confidence and improving their position in the family. While the main barriers for both group of respondents in physical activity were the lack of money and interest in occasional events. Conclusions The main conclusion that arise from the study is to need to make efforts which aim to reduce the burden of daily duties of young mothers, strengthen family support, strengthen material status of young families, eliminate barriers related to infrastructure especially of villages in order to facilitate the access to physical activity, raise awareness among population on the importance of health education, create specialized educational programs to promote healthy lifestyle, and finally, to introduce systematic monitoring in order to understand determinants of physical activity of young mothers.

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Physical Activity in People Age 80 Years and Older as a Means of Counteracting Disability, Balanced in Relation to Frailty

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.20.3.317 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 317-331 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Anna-Karin Welmer ◽

Annika Mörck ◽

Synneve Dahlin-Ivanoff

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Elderly People ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Care Providers ◽

Everyday Activities ◽

Physical Activity Interventions ◽

Data Analyses ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Focus Group Methodology

The aim of this study was to describe experiences of physical activity, perceived meaning, and the importance of and motives and barriers for participation in physical activity in people 80 years of age and older. A qualitative design with focus-group methodology was used. The sample consisted of 20 community-living people age 80–91 yr. Data analyses revealed 4 themes: physical activity as a part of everything else in life, joie de vivre, fear of disease and dependence, and perceptions of frailty. Our results suggest that physical activity was not seen as a separate activity but rather as a part of activities often rated as more important than the physical activity itself. Thus, when designing physical activity interventions for elderly people, health care providers should consider including time for social interaction and possibilities to be outdoors. Moreover, assessment of physical activity levels among elderly people should include the physical activity in everyday activities.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND MEDIA ENVIRONMENT AS ANTECEDENTS OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN MALAYSIA

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research ◽

10.22159/ajpcr.2018.v11i9.17095 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (9) ◽

pp. 287

Author(s):

Amuthaganesh Mathialagan ◽

Narkeeran Nallasamy ◽

Syaza Nurfarida Razali

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Childhood Obesity ◽

Urban Areas ◽

English Language ◽

National Policy ◽

Peninsular Malaysia ◽

Chi Square ◽

Rural And Urban Areas ◽

Validated Questionnaire ◽

Rural And Urban

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the influence of physical activity and media viewing on the occurrence of childhood obesity in Malaysia.Methods: A 42-item validated questionnaire in the Malay and English language, containing Likert scale close-ended questions was used to explore the degree of physical activity practiced by families as well as trends on media viewing restrictions among parents in 5 selected states of Peninsular Malaysia. A total of 1200 self-administered questionnaires were sent out to schools in rural and urban areas of the respective 5 states and body mass index (BMI) for children was measured using the WHO 2007 reference standards. A total of 802 completed and usable questionnaires were obtained yielding a response rate of 66.6%. Chi-square and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the results.Results: The findings revealed that while children may have agreed limits on media viewing (television/computer/video games), as the child’s BMI increased the rate of agreed limits decreased. However, the enforcement of these limits was not consistent. Interestingly, 70% of the parents who did not enforce restrictions on media viewing were also obese themselves. In terms of physical activity, this was far lower among obese and severe obese children and family activities involving physical activity was scarce with a rate of 25%.Conclusion: The study affirms the fact that Malaysia needs to promote engagement in physical activity as a national policy and shows that the importance of enforcing media viewing restrictions should be highlighted to the community at large.

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Urban versus rural lifestyle in adolescents: associations between environment, physical activity levels and sedentary behavior

Einstein (São Paulo) ◽

10.1590/s1679-45082016ao3788 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 461-467 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Manuela Ferreira Regis ◽

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Luciano Machado Ferreira Tenório de Oliveira ◽

Ana Raquel Mendes dos Santos ◽

Ameliane da Conceição Reubens Leonidio ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Sedentary Behaviors ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Urban And Rural Areas

ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the levels of physical activity and sedentary behavior in adolescents living in urban and rural areas. Methods An epidemiological, cross-section study with quantitative design, carried out at the regional level. The sample comprised 6,234 students aged 14 to 19 years, selected using random cluster sampling. The χ2 test and binary logistic regression were used in the analysis. Results A total of 74.5% of adolescents lived in urban areas. After adjustment, rural residents spent less time watching television (odds ratio – OR: 0.45; 95% confidence interval – 95%CI: 0.39-0.52), using a computer and/or playing video games (OR: 0.30; 95%CI: 0.22-0.42), or sitting down (OR: 0.66; 95%CI: 0.54-0.80); chose passive leisure less often (OR: 0.83; 95%IC: 0.72-0.95) and were less likely to be classified as insufficiently active (OR: 0.88; 95%IC: 0.78-0.99) when compared to urban residents, regardless of sex or age. The fact that adolescents living in rural areas who did not work were more likely to be classified as insufficiently active (OR: 2.59; 95%CI: 2.07-3.24) emphasized the significant role of occupation in physical activity levels in this group. Conclusion Adolescents living in rural areas were less exposed to the sedentary behaviors, chose more active leisure, and had higher levels of physical activity. Place of residence and occupation may play a major role in youth lifestyle.

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